Taking place of one of higher rank is putting on a pretence (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACTING Taking place of one of higher rank is putting on a pretence (6) (6)
8% SUPERIOR Higher-ranking (8) The Telegraph Quick May 5, 2026
7% PROMOTE Raise to a higher rank (7) (7) Mirror Classic May 12, 2026
7% SENIOR Higher-ranking (6) (6) Puzzler Feb 11, 2026
6% UNI Place of higher education (abbr.) (3) The Telegraph Mini May 18, 2026
6% PAINSTAKING Careful gambling with higher pot one's put into (11) The Times Cryptic May 15, 2026
6% CHARADE Ridiculous pretence (7) The Times Concise Apr 16, 2026
6% ACT Pretence (3) The Times Sunday Concise Feb 15, 2026
5% SIGN Put one's name on (4) TV May 17, 2026
5% RISKER One taking chances (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 15, 2026
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